On the 12th, the Los Angeles County Coroner confirmed the deaths of 24 people. Of those, 16 were killed in the "Eaton Fire" and 8 in the "Palisades Fire."
According to local authorities, a total of 23 people remain missing from both the "Eaton Fire" and the "Palisades Fire."
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna reported that as of the 13th, evacuation orders have been issued for over 93,000 residents, and evacuation advisories have been given to 89,000 others.
Authorities noted that while wind conditions had somewhat calmed over the weekend, dry winds known as the "Santa Ana winds" began to intensify again on the night of the 12th, with speeds reaching up to 60 miles per hour (about 96 km/h).
There has been some progress in containing the "Palisades Fire" and the "Eaton Fire," which continue to burn at both ends of Los Angeles. Firefighting teams from eight other U.S. states, as well as from Canada and Mexico, are supporting local firefighting efforts.
Authorities have warned that as rescue teams continue their search with the help of detection dogs, the death toll could rise.
The "Palisades Fire," which is burning across the largest area, has consumed about 96 square kilometers, with 14% of the fire now contained. The second-largest fire, the "Eaton Fire," has burned around 57 square kilometers, with 33% contained. The "Hurst Fire" has burned about 3 square kilometers, with 95% contained.
While progress is being made in suppressing the fires, authorities have warned that the winds could cause "devastating conditions" in the coming days, with the entire Los Angeles County at risk.
Chad Augustine, Fire Chief of Pasadena Fire Department, told the BBC, "Unfortunately, between now and the 15th, the winds could create devastating conditions. We could return to a state of high alert. The peak of the winds is expected on the 14th."
"Although there has been some progress, we are still far from the end," he added.
Christine Crowley, Fire Chief of Los Angeles City Fire Department, urged residents living near evacuation zones to prepare for evacuation orders and avoid interfering with firefighting efforts by steering clear of roads when possible.
Alice Husum, a 67-year-old resident of Topanga Valley, told the BBC that a new fire that broke out in the area during the night was quickly contained, but she and her neighbors are "fearful" of the winds expected to reach their peak on the 14th. Despite the evacuation orders, Husum has stayed at her home, noting that the current forecast is "better than the 100 mph gusts we had a few days ago."
On the 12th, several new fires broke out, threatening communities in the San Fernando Valley and near the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).
The Angeles National Forest, which stretches around the JPL area, is a hub for the U.S. aerospace industry, where many classified technologies are developed. Fire authorities successfully halted the spread of the fire in this area on the 12th.

Looting has been reported in areas under mandatory evacuation orders, and at least 29 people have been arrested. Two individuals posing as firefighters were caught attempting to steal from evacuees.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna held a press conference on the 12th, stating that 400 officers have already been deployed to the scene but that additional support from the National Guard was requested to strengthen the response. California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the deployment of an additional 1,000 National Guard troops.
Sheriff Luna shared an incident, saying, "I saw a man who looked like a firefighter in Malibu. He was sitting down, so I went over to check if he was okay. I didn’t realize he was handcuffed." He continued, "He was dressed like a firefighter, but he wasn’t one, so we handed him over to the Los Angeles Police Department. He had just been caught breaking into a private home. Our sheriff’s deputies and officers on the frontlines are handling these kinds of issues."
Sheriff Luna further mentioned that there are currently 14,000 firefighters deployed in the Southern California region, with 84 aircraft and 1,354 fire engines providing support.
FEMA Administrator Dean Criswell spoke to CNN on the 12th, stating that there are still significant threats at the scene. "I understand many people want to return to check on their homes, but the winds are picking up again, and we don’t know which direction they will blow."
Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell said that while access for evacuees was limited last weekend, the return of all residents has once again been prohibited.
Authorities have repeatedly warned drone operators not to fly drones near the burn areas. They are seeking information regarding an incident where one drone collided with an aircraft in the area. On the 9th, a world-renowned firefighting aircraft, the "Super Scooper," had to temporarily halt its operations after colliding with a small drone. The FBI has released images of the drone involved. The collision caused a hole about 8 cm by 15 cm in the aircraft.
On the 13th, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced that 10 people have been charged with looting and one person with arson. The man charged with arson is accused of starting a fire at Pioneer Park near Azusa in Los Angeles County. According to Hochman, this arson incident is unrelated to the current wildfires, and the fire at the park has already been extinguished.
Regarding the cause of the wildfires, authorities stated during a press conference on the 13th that they are not yet commenting on the matter. Martin Estrada, the U.S. Attorney for Central California, confirmed that the investigation is in its early stages and that authorities are focusing on investigating the "Palisades Fire" and "Eaton Fire."

Meanwhile, a feud continues between Governor Gavin Newsom (Democrat) and incoming President Donald Trump. Trump, who will be inaugurated on the 20th, has been invited by Governor Newsom to tour the wildfire sites. On the 11th, Trump criticized "incompetent" politicians, blaming them for causing "the worst disaster in our nation's history."
Governor Newsom responded, claiming that Trump is spreading false information about the wildfires. In an interview aired on NBC on the 12th, Newsom stated that Trump's false claims were "unacceptable."